Thang Nam
Biographic Data
| ID | 6691139 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Thang Nam |
| GIVEN NAMES | Thang |
| FAMILY NAME | Nam |
| SIGNATURE | NAM T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Australian National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9039-8117 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Advancing low-emission rice farming in Vietnam
Decarbonising rice farming is pivotal for Vietnam’s pursuit of net-zero emissions by 2050 while maintaining its status as a leading global rice exporter. Drawing on qualitative data from surveys of 46 stakeholders–including government, business, and civil society representatives–and expert interviews, this study examines the socio-economic and institutional barriers to the adoption of low-emission rice farming practices. Key barriers include insu…
From service provider to investment platform? The limits of cooperative upgrading in Vietnam
Smallholder farmers in developing countries often face persistent barriers to productive investment arising from fragmented landholdings, limited collateral, and risk-averse decision-making, even where agricultural cooperatives provide valued services. This article examines why locally valued cooperatives struggle to move beyond service provision to mobilise farm investment. Using a mechanism-focused case study in Vietnam, we combine a household …
Fund more, fly less
The annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's Conference of Parties (COP) has long served as a keystone of global climate diplomacy. However, concerns are growing that its current format may be increasingly resource- and carbon-intensive, and could limit the meaningful participation of low-income groups. This Perspective proposes a hybrid reform to the COP cycle: biennial in-person summits alternating with virtual thematic se…
Insider perspectives on Southeast Asiaʼs clean energy transition
This paper offers essential insights into Southeast Asiaʼs transition to clean energy, a cornerstone for global climate objectives. Based on 27 interviews with regional energy and climate experts conducted between September 2022 and October 2023, the research distils key factors into 3Ds: Demanding, Doable, and Dependent. Highlighting these aspects would foster readiness, persuade stakeholders, and secure international support, all of which are p…
Is Asean ready to move to multilateral cross‐border electricity trade
This paper reviews progress towards the establishment of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Power Grid (APG) and the key barriers to multilateral cross‐border electricity trade in ASEAN. An analysis across political, technical, institutional, economic, environmental, social and time dimensions is employed. Using a policy sequencing framework, the paper concludes it remains premature for ASEAN to pursue a strong form of power sector…
Is Asean ready to move to multilateral cross‐border electricity trade
This paper reviews progress towards the establishment of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Power Grid (APG) and the key barriers to multilateral cross‐border electricity trade in ASEAN. An analysis across political, technical, institutional, economic, environmental, social and time dimensions is employed. Using a policy sequencing framework, the paper concludes it remains premature for ASEAN to pursue a strong form of power sector…
Is Asean ready to move to multilateral cross‐border electricity trade
This paper reviews progress towards the establishment of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Power Grid (APG) and the key barriers to multilateral cross‐border electricity trade in ASEAN. An analysis across political, technical, institutional, economic, environmental, social and time dimensions is employed. Using a policy sequencing framework, the paper concludes it remains premature for ASEAN to pursue a strong form of power sector…
Insider perspectives on Southeast Asiaʼs clean energy transition
This paper offers essential insights into Southeast Asiaʼs transition to clean energy, a cornerstone for global climate objectives. Based on 27 interviews with regional energy and climate experts conducted between September 2022 and October 2023, the research distils key factors into 3Ds: Demanding, Doable, and Dependent. Highlighting these aspects would foster readiness, persuade stakeholders, and secure international support, all of which are p…
Fund more, fly less
The annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's Conference of Parties (COP) has long served as a keystone of global climate diplomacy. However, concerns are growing that its current format may be increasingly resource- and carbon-intensive, and could limit the meaningful participation of low-income groups. This Perspective proposes a hybrid reform to the COP cycle: biennial in-person summits alternating with virtual thematic se…
Advancing low-emission rice farming in Vietnam
Decarbonising rice farming is pivotal for Vietnam’s pursuit of net-zero emissions by 2050 while maintaining its status as a leading global rice exporter. Drawing on qualitative data from surveys of 46 stakeholders–including government, business, and civil society representatives–and expert interviews, this study examines the socio-economic and institutional barriers to the adoption of low-emission rice farming practices. Key barriers include insu…
From service provider to investment platform? The limits of cooperative upgrading in Vietnam
Smallholder farmers in developing countries often face persistent barriers to productive investment arising from fragmented landholdings, limited collateral, and risk-averse decision-making, even where agricultural cooperatives provide valued services. This article examines why locally valued cooperatives struggle to move beyond service provision to mobilise farm investment. Using a mechanism-focused case study in Vietnam, we combine a household …
Climate change (3 works) · Economics (2 works) · Energy and Environment Impacts (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Agricultural Innovations and Practices (1 work) · Agricultural Systems and Practices (1 work) · Agriculture (1 work) · Business (1 work) · Carbon fibers (1 work) · Carbon market (1 work)